The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Three, verse 4b

Tina Turner sang about love being "a second hand emotion" and "a sweet old fashioned notion." Biblically, nothing could be further from the Truth. Love is practical and concrete. Love does not envy (which chokes the life energy out of relationships). How can we protect ourselves from envy?

The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Two, verse 4a

The term "love" in our English speaking culture is clearly a fuzzy, hazy word. After all, we can say we "love" our spouse and family; and also say we "love" chocolate cake, "love" being organized, or "love" a particular movie. The Greek language ( the language of the New Testament ) in contrast had several terms for love. Why different words? Well...